If I am on a deed an mortgage with my x husband and he defaults...would my new spouse be liable at all in the state of Illinois?

Whether you're on the deed is not as important as whether you’re listed as a borrower obligated to pay back the loan on the "note." A mortgage loan...

How can a person not named in a foreclosure suit, but who pays a great share of the household expenses have his say in court?

I'm curious to see what your evidence of fraud is. In this case hiring an attorney to defend the suit would be the best way to go. Then you could...

I was served a foreclosure summons a few months ago and didn't file an answer.

No you will not be served again. And it is not a big deal if the officer did not insert the date of service on the summons. Take the other...

Make a written request to inspect the Board minutes and books, call a special meeting, and review the Condo Act, declaration and bylaws. Hire your...

Do you still need a real estate attorney after your property taxes have been sold and your redemption rights expire?

I agree with the previous attorney's answer. Time is of the essence and more information is required to provide you with an educated response to...

Deed in Leiu of forclosure vs bankruptcy?

Deed in lieu of foreclosure is probably better for your credit score than bankruptcy. If you are interested in a deed in lieu you need to continue...

Foreclosure after chapter 13 discharge

Well, it's not entirely true. The bank can accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure after bankruptcy. I am assuming that you want to speed up the...

If my house is foreclosed on and the bank issues a 1099 to me, can they still sue me for a deficiency judgement in the future?

The entire purpose of a 1099 is for the forgiveness of debt, which is considered "income" by the IRS and must be reported. A deficiency after a...

Can you waive the benefits provided under the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act in foreclosure?

Honestly, the stay of foreclosure shouldn't last for too long. The relevant section in below. So if the bank voluntarily stayed proceedings, just...

Does the filing of Chapter 7 by borrower A where mortgage is not reaffirmed protect co-borrower B from def judg in foreclosure?

It sounds like no, the bank representative was not giving you the correct information. The only way he or she is correct is if you are not listed...